Michael Blackstone shares about a Bible given to him by his grandmother and reflects on true repentance through the story of the prodigal son's "silent speech."
Scripture Text
Luke 15:17-20
Main Points or Ideas
The Prodigal's Silent Speech Showed True Repentance:
- "I have sinned": Taking full responsibility without blaming others
- "Against heaven and before thee": Recognizing sin is primarily against God
- "I am no more worthy": Coming with genuine humility
- "Make me as one of thy hired servants": Not caring about consequences, just wanting to make it right
The Key Difference:
- Many people feel sorry and feel guilty, but true repentance requires action
- "He arose and came to his father": The difference between thinking about repentance and actually doing something about it
- Verse 20: "He arose and came to his father" - this is what separates true repentance from mere emotion
Conclusion
True repentance is not just having silent speeches or feeling bad about sin - it's actually arising from where you are and going back to the Father who is waiting for you.
